Nature to Explore
If you’re a nature lover is there any better way to spend the day than outdoors surrounded by greenery, water, and wildlife?
Creative by nature
Creative by Nature
Welcome to Lakeside arts
We're the University of Nottingham’s public arts centre and the region’s leading venue for theatre and dance for children and families.
EAT & DRINK:
Pavilion Café
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 4pm
Gallery Café
Tue - Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
BOX OFFICE:
Tue - Sat: 11am - 4pm
Sun: 12pm - 4pm
Mon: Closed
Discover what's on
From towering sculptures to tiny puppets, we have arts and culture for everyone at Lakeside Arts. Check out our What's On page to find out more!
Don't miss
Children & Families
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
The Snowsmith
Sat 5 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
A festive family show full of puppetry, live music and storytelling, from Half a String. For ages 4+.
Craft Fair
Lustre Venues
Lustre
Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov 2026
Save the date for our ever-popular contemporary craft and design market, as it returns to Lakeside for another year.
Highlights
See all our eventsChildren & Families
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
The Hideout
Sun 25 Oct 2026
Experience the highs and lows of friendship through spectacular circus, parkour, and heartfelt storytelling in The Hideout. For ages 4+.
Children & Families
October Half Term
Sun 18 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026
This October half term we have a fun-packed schedule for the whole family.
Exhibition
University of Nottingham Museum
Prehistoric Lives in the Trent Valley
Fri 24 Jul 2026 – Sun 10 Jan 2027
This exhibition explores the prehistoric occupation of the Trent Valley and the material traces these ancient communities left behind.
Theatre & Dance
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Batty!
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Unravel the magic of ageing and womanhood in a wild, raucous, and tenderly witchy show, by Victoria Firth and Company.
Theatre & Dance
£5 UoN Student
Multibuy Scheme
Djanogly Theatre
Astitva
Tue 17 Nov 2026
A powerful dance production celebrating queer South Asian identity, belonging, and the beauty of living authentically.
Shape Your day
Let us help make the most of your visit, with our inspirational itineraries. There is something for everyone!
Art Lovers
Enjoy a day out at Lakeside full of creativity and inspiration with free exhibitions and installations all year round.
Family Day Out
Lakeside is the perfect place to bring the whole family, there is something for every generation. We’ve picked a few (or eight) of our favourites…
PlanYour visit
Find everything you need to know about visiting Lakeside Arts. See below for our opening times, how to get to us, and access information.
Opening Times
Find the opening times for all of our wonderful spaces and buildings here.
